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Time Team

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Ancient Egypt
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Iron Age
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Bayeux Tapestry
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Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access to digs and interviews with experts to unearth the stories of the past. We bring you a podcast here every Tuesday, with one available to watch per month on our YouTube channel. Join our community of archaeology and history enthusiasts over on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial t... more

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With Time Team's next three day dig happening in Lincoln from Friday, Helen and Martyn speak to Time Team's Prof Carenza Lewis and Dr Samantha Tipper from Anglia Ruskin University. They explain why the site of a medieval leper hospital is so exciting... more

Time Team archaeologist Helen Geake answers questions from Time Team members. You'll learn about the man widely considered to be the founding father of modern archaeology, discover which archaeological sites don't get re-buried after an excavation an... more

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at The British Museum on loan from France. Helen Geake and Martyn Williams speak to medieval embroidery expert Alex Makin who got an exclusive preview of the new display before the rest of the public got to see it.

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Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore Tintagel Castle with Professor Ken Dark, Director of the Tintagel Hinterland Project and author of Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and The Lost Kings.

You'll learn more about this remarkable location, its... more

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Recent Guests

Lieutenant Commander Jen Smith
Royal Navy's Deputy Fleet Wreck Officer
Royal Navy
Episode: The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Dr Toby Driver
from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Episode: The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Dr David Neal
Romano-British mosaics expert
Independent/Academic (Associated with Current Archaeology Awards appearance)
Episode: The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Samantha Tipper
Archaeologist from Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University
Episode: The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Alistair Moffat
writer and historian on the border region
Author, The Reavers
Episode: Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
Alex Makin
specialist in early medieval embroidery
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
Hugh Willmott
archaeologist on Cerne Abbas dig
Time Team
Episode: Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
Matt Williams
Time Team archaeologist
Time Team
Episode: Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
Ken Dark
Director of the Tintagel Hinterland Project
University of Reading / Tintagel Hinterland Project
Episode: The real legend of King Arthur

Hosts

Helen Geake
Host of Time Team podcast (at home); Archaeology specialist and long-time Time Team presenter.
Martyn Williams
Co-host recording from Orkney; Time Team podcast host with field reporting experience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Another time team win

    Absolutely brilliant! As always Helen Geake is superb, I’m really glad she was picked to head up the podcast. I’m not so sure about Martin, maybe he will grow on me but his contributions are sometimes distracting. Thank you Time Team for continuing to produce superb content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tobias De Rougemont
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Brilliant

    I’ve always loved Time Team and also look forward to new videos and podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steveieoldguy
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Might have been 5 stars

    Dr Helen Geake is so knowledgable, sensitive, and an excellent communictor. Could Martyn be asked to stop butting in, and to stop trying to amuse? I found his 'joke' about his bird watching friend to be irritating and inappropriate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    birdsnbugs
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Patreon previews

    I loved the tv show and enjoyed the podcast up to a point, but the last episode just seemed to be a series of previews for their Patreon offerings and lacked any depth

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    johnnylondoner
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Podcast improved

    This podcast scratches your archaeological itch. Helen and Martyn make a great team! Interspersed with a variety of guests, this podcast is interesting and fun to listen each week. Upcoming Dani’s news section will add additional content. While it is still evolving, they make an effort to include archaeology from all over the world (not just the UK).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reddaydawn
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great balance of on-site updates and interviews with researchers.
Clean, informative archaeology with engaging hosts and a steady stream of expert guests.
Patreon-supported behind-the-scenes content adds depth for dedicated fans.
Broad, accessible coverage that appeals to both fans and professionals.
Sound quality can be inconsistent when guests appear remotely.

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#152
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Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/History

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The Royal Navy's lost shipwrecks
Q: What does the Royal Navy officer's job involve in terms of wreck protection?
The officer explains that the role covers discovering new wrecks, tying findings to historical records, and ensuring proper protection and identification through processes aligned with the Protection of Military Remains Act, as well as coordinating with heritage bodies.
The founding father of archaeology
Q: Could you explain the links between Iron Age earth houses in Angus and similar structures across Ireland, Cornwall, and Brittany?
The hosts outline that the structures are variably named across regions, note their ambiguous function, and propose possibilities like storage, refuges, or ritual spaces, while acknowledging that a definitive explanation remains elusive.
The founding father of archaeology
Q: What happens if a significant find from a three-day dig is desired to be displayed publicly rather than backfilled?
They discuss the logistical and ethical considerations, noting that Time Team hasn't had to make that decision, but the broader issue involves balancing preservation, accessibility, and what can be feasibly maintained on site or in museums.
The founding father of archaeology
Q: Is there a particular archaeological technique that's repeatedly surprised you by producing unexpectedly valuable results?
The hosts describe XRF and isotope analysis as prime examples of methods that consistently yield surprising and valuable insights beyond initial expectations, prompting further questions about sourcing, composition, and chronology.
The real legend of King Arthur
Q: Was King Arthur real, or is it purely myth?
Ken Dark argues that while the traditional consensus leaned toward myth, modern source-critical approaches leave room for a historical Arthur or at least a credible candidate like Arthur, son of Pedder, as part of a real post-Roman political landscape in the 5th–6th centuries.

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A highly accessible archaeology-focused show that blends site visits, expert interviews, and audience-driven questions. Regular discussions cover Neolithic and historic sites, field methods, and how discoveries are communicated to the public, with a steady emphasis on geophysics, dating, and landscape interpretation. Notable strengths include on-site reporting, guest experts across archaeology disciplines, and active community engagement via Patreon and social media, which helps bring behind-the-scenes digging stories to a broad audience. The format tends to mix technical explanations with relatable storytelling, making it appealing to both curious lay listeners and professionals seeking current site updates and methodological insights.

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1. Lieutenant Commander Jen Smith
2. Dr Toby Driver
3. Dr David Neal
4. Samantha Tipper
5. Alistair Moffat
6. Alex Makin
7. Hugh Willmott
8. Matt Williams

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